Preview: J. Edgar (2011)

Synopsis:

Exploring the life and controversial methods employed by F.B.I. director J. Edgar Hoover, Clint Eastwood holds back little about this loathed historical figure.

• Poster: C+

Review:

Leonardo DiCaprio is a suitable selling tool and as he is the title character, it makes sense, but the design work seems too simplistic to be effective and it's not a particularly compelling image.

• Trailer: A-

Review:

There's a lot to take in with this trailer and almost the entire film seems to be contained within, but it does not prevent it from looking like one hell of a film.

Oscar Prospects:

This is one of the year's big Oscar contenders. It should compete in several categories: Best Picture, Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Supporting Actor (Armie Hammer), Supporting Actress (Judi Dench, Naomi Watts), Director, Original Screenplay, Original Score, Editing, Cinematography, Art Direction, Costume Design and Sound Mixing.

Release Date:

• November 9, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (September 25, 2011) Original

-Wesley Lovell (November 6, 2011) New Poster